The numbers behind Medicare in Kendall County
| Kendall County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 10,474 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 14,368 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,691 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Kendall County ranks 59th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 10,474 people in that age group, or 20.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 3,699 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Kendall County is 39.6% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Kendall County
Kendall County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 12,976 Medicare beneficiaries in Kendall County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 4% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Kendall County, CMS reported about 458 emergency room visits and 195 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 9% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Kendall County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Kendall County; we help Kendall County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Kendall County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Kendall County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Kendall County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Kendall County at Boerne (21,774), Fair Oaks Ranch (2,618), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Kendall County number 5: 78004, 78006, 78013, 78027, 78074. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Kendall County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Kendall County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Kendall County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Kendall County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | 10,404 | 54.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Coryell County | 9,961 | 50.1% | 9% | Metro |
| San Patricio County | 11,003 | 67.7% | 13% | Metro |
| Medina County | 9,733 | 57.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Rusk County | 9,332 | 52.7% | 10% | Metro |
| Wilson County | 9,323 | 51.0% | 8% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.